It has been many moons since I last wrote here but I'm back with a burst of inspiration and creativity and ready to jump back into the game! And because I'm about two months into no sunlight here in Antarctica, I'd like to look back at a time last September when the sun shone its golden light on my very golden skirt.

These were taken, of course, by my Louisville partner-in-crime, Susan Stewart of Love Hunters and I couldn't be happier with what we created. I started this outfit with the skirt which I had thrifted only days prior (after seeing them on everyone from Gucci to Forever 21) and was desperate to break it out. At the time, I had a little extra weight on me and while a cropped top would have been my ideal, we work with what we feel best in and I felt best in this cool vintage tunic with high side slits and badass zippered sleeves. From there it was a matter of adding more black and gold to the mix - though I do want to try this out with some prints or some bright red or orange accessories - and voila! An outfit with a glam gold skirt on a warm, gold evening.

I'm currently writing this in the Dallas airport as I await to embark on yet another Antarctic deployment for five more months. These photos were taken about a month ago whilst visiting friends in Portland and Seattle and looking upon these brings me such joy. Not only because it was a wonderful trip with wonderful people, but because I can still feel the heat of that early evening, still remember the breeze through this beautifully light dress, still reflect on a feeling of pure satisfaction that everything, even if for a few minutes, was quite right. I'm about to leave for a freezing desert, and it's nice especially to have these moments to warm me during the cold months ahead (yes this is sappier than my usual but I'm feeling contemplative today, so sue me!).

It's the last day of our dear, sweet Fashion Week and even though I attended a grand total of 0 shows, I'm still exhausted! I think that's why I ended up punting on the last down, as this outfit was seriously the first thing I pulled out of the closet. I'm a true sucker for tent and ovoid dresses not just for the volume but because on those days when I feel less than fit, I can still look cool and put together without having to worry about my stomach betraying me. I love dresses like this, too, because once the weather gets cooler I can layer it with an oxford or a turtleneck and some wide leg pants. It's especially fun to wear more covered up, "unsexy" dresses with some killer boots and funky accessories. Finally, I thought I'd try my hand at the "hun" (half bun) and am pretty pleased with the results.

It's been fun dressing up and pushing myself out of my normal bounds. I've found some easy go-to outfits that I doubt I would have thrown together otherwise. Though I can't continue in this vein for the rest of Fashion Month, I'll still be participating whenever I can (I already have a great London Fashion Week look lined up), so keep up with me here and on Instagram!

One day left! Are you as sad as I am that it's almost over? It's been really fun looking at my wardrobe with a fresh eye and coming up with new remixes for the pieces in my wardrobe. I don't often dress for attention but the idea of creating outfits fit for the likes of Tamu, Phil, Candice or Garance was a special challenge that I was more than willing to rise and meet. All this being said, the outfit for day six came originally in this form but was ruined my an onslaught of rain so I thought I'd give this round a more casual spin with just a big cream sweater in lieu of a blazer (which I wore one yesterday so clearly I couldn't wear one today). Add my favorite ankle boots, a matching tooled leather envelope clutch with the best graphics ever, and I was done!

When I woke this Sunday feeling tired (from deep cleaning my room - Goodwill is about to be flush with goodies) and the first hint of seasonal allergies, I knew nothing but easy layers and giant sunglasses would do for my day four ensemble. So in the spirit of basically wearing pajamas outside, I started with my favorite silk dress over some flowy white pants. Then realizing fall is really, actually, truly here (yay!!!!), I added an oversized heathered sweater. But something was missing. Could it be? Did I need something to warm my neck and add some cool 90's mom vibe to the outfit? Yes, surely I needed yet another turtleneck! Then, as I said, seasonal allergies are wreaking havoc on my sinuses and I wanted to cover up my very puffy eyes, so voila! Giant sunglasses fit for an Olsen. And there you have it, a perfect Sunday street style bait oufit that feels like pajamas but is brimming with minimal goodness.